Tchaïka

About This Movie

Tchaïka is this intriguing piece in Chris Marker’s Three Video Haikus series, and it’s just... different. It leans heavily on visuals, showing this starkly overexposed bridge. The river below sort of meanders, almost lazily, and you feel this strange blend of stillness and urgency. It’s not your typical documentary; it’s more like a meditative experience. There’s a weight to the frames, a lingering quality that makes you ponder the passage of time and nature’s quiet persistence. The pacing is deliberate, inviting reflection rather than rushing through. It might not have the usual narrative arc, but it definitely captures a mood, a moment. Definitely a unique watch if you're into experimental formats.

Part of Chris Marker's experimental video series.Overexposed visuals create a unique atmosphere.Focuses on themes of time and nature.